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Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

3.5 star property

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
$175
$152 nightly
$175 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20

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100 Stimson Ave, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • Place, Pismo State Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pismo Beach Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Monarch Butterfly Grove
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Oceanfront | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Oceanfront

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(63 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Traditional King) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Traditional King)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(65 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Traditional 2 Queens)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Partial View King)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (Partial View 2 Queens)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Patio or Balcony) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Patio or Balcony)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(96 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Pismo Beach

A stay at Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach places you in the heart of Pismo Beach, within a 5-minute walk of Pismo State Beach and Pismo Beach Pier. .This beach hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Monarch Butterfly Grove and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Avila Hot Springs.

What's nearby

  • Pismo State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pismo Beach Pier - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pismo Beach Surf Shop - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pismo Beach Premium Outlets - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Monarch Butterfly Grove - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Grover Beach Station - 3 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old West Cinnamon Rolls - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wooly's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Splash Café Pismo Beach - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪SeaVenture Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Oceanfront hotel with bar/lounge, near Pismo Beach Pier
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach offers 75 accommodations with iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. 55-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 75 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
Satisfy your appetite at The Deck, a beachfront bistro which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Deck - This beachfront bistro serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 30 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 30 for adults and USD 10 to 30 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Deck

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Bodyboard
  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1985
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 120 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 30 for adults, and USD 10 to 30 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 30.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 120 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Sandcastle Inn
Sandcastle Inn Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Hotel Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Hotel Beach Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Hotel Beach
Sandcastle Beach Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Beach
Sandcastle On The Pismo
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach Hotel
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach Hotel Pismo Beach

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1040 out of 1576 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1576 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 1576 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1576 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1576 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Katarina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed our stay. An inconvenience was the room above us, they were constantly running around after 10pm at night. you just hear them left to right, back and forth, etc. There is also no microwave and they charge a $20 fee to use theirs.. Wow.. $30 parking fee.. Beautiful oceanfront views.. Expect to have little flies in your room if you leave the doors open too long (not their fault at all). Very convenient to the local shops, the pier, and restaurants Would I stay here again? Probably, but other places do offer free breakfast, free parking, have a pool and microwave with no extra fees..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Sims

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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karmel, Encino

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One night stay. Oceanfront property. Great outdoor view
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Vanessa

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy little hotel with great views. Friendly staff and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hany

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nelly

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stunning beach view
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice beach view by fireplace
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

VONDOSTA, Fresno

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lication is great. The 3rd floor outside sitting area and main floor patio are very nice with an ocean view.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful small hotel that was beautiful renovated and a perfect location right on the beach. We had a wonderful time sitting in front of the fire, having lovely drinks and enjoying the view. The I my set back was there was not a gym but we made up for it by long walks on the beach. :) I highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderfu

Just an amazing place. Perfect location right on the beach. Cannot wait to come back k
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mainul

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bob

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teodoro

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atour

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and clean. Close to go around and close to all restaurants and coffee shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Hardeep

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, with local bars and restaurants within walking distance. Great view of the ocean from our balcony. The staff and everyone were really friendly and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach, restaurants, staff was very attentive and helpful. Loved the access to beach chairs, bicycles and refreshments. Room was cleaned daily and supplied with beach towels, clean bath towels daily.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

ALICIA

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome ocean view. One comment is that the shower had black mold which I am allegeric.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, excellent location. Fabulous view. The Bistro was a disappointment- no real dining experience just fast food-ish. It’s not really a Bistro. What they did have was good. Staff was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary Ann, Sunnyvale

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed at Sandcastle Inn for a night, and it was an okay experience. The room was clean and fine for a short stay, but I don’t think I’d choose it for a longer trip. The best part is its location, right in front of the beach, which is definitely a plus. Their on site café doesn’t have many food options, but luckily it’s right next to Vespera Resort, which is within walking distance. That gave us a chance to check out Vespera, and it looked very nice in comparison. Overall, Sandcastle Inn works well as a convenient overnight stay by the beach, but not much more beyond that.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025